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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Alabama (2026)
$22.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,018/year ($3,168/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Alabama (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $47,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,018 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $47,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,497 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,619 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,176 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,018 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,168 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Alabama?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Alabama is $47,310 per year ($22.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,430 and $62,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $47,310, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $38,018 per year ($3,168 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 0 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.